About the Pipeline:

Initially, Duke said the pipeline would be a 30″ in diameter, 12 mile long transmission line to connect a compressor station near Lebanon, OH with another station in Cincinnati

Transmission lines are designed to move immense amounts of natural gas across long distances.

Extremely high pressure must be used to keep the gas moving. The total force per inch of pipe in this transmission line is about 507,000 psi. In comparison, the total force in the service lines that bring power to your house is less than 50.

In September 2016, Duke filed a formal application to the Ohio Power Siting Board to build the Central Corridor Pipeline Extension.

In the application, says they reduced the dimensions and pressure of the pipeline to 20″, 500 psi. While Duke says they reduced the size and pressure of the pipeline in response to customer feedback, they continue to route the transmission line through densely populated residential areas.

New transmission lines like this are not built through densely populated residential areas. That’s because if there were an accident involving one of these lines, it would be BIG — a catastrophic event, with the potential for widespread injuries, death and destruction of property.

Duke seems to have a corporate culture that sees issues from their own point of view. This can translate to a lack of understanding and empathy of the very people they are supposed to be serving. Note this recent safety issue in Carmel, Indiana. … https://t.co/nxemSedXjI

If you live or work near Conrey and School Rd, near Stewart Elementary School, be aware that Duke is doing pipeline inspection work in the area. (This is the location where the Central Corridor Pipeline would connect to the WW feeder station.)